It's Over...REALLY!?!?

Wow!  Can you believe that after this week our babies are no longer 2nd graders?  3rd Grade!!  REALLY!?  When did that happened?  The year has really flown by hasn't it? 

Thank you so much for allowing me to be such an important part of your child's life this year.  I have grown so close to this group of kids and I love them dearly. I will really miss them over the summer.  I am very proud of this group.  They have each come so far since the beginning of the year.  I pray that each of them will continue to grow into the wonderful person that God is calling them to be. 

This summer remember to practice multiplication facts and READ everyday!! 

A few end of the year reminders...Monday is field day!  Wear NAVY!  You may want to send a towel and sunscreen.  Your child may also wear a hat if he or she would like. 

Wednesday...LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Report cards will be sent home. 

We are almost there!  We will begin end of the year progress testing this week.  Your child's progress scores will be enclosed in their report card.  I'm really looking forward to seeing the final results of our kids! 

Upcoming Dates:
May 17: Library
May 23: Field Day...WEAR NAVY
May 23: State of the School Address, 7pm, in the Sanctuary
May 25: End of the year party

Spelling: Compound Words
Sunday
outside
underline
forever
without
sometimes
flashlight
inside
sunburned
butterfly
grandfather
anything
basketball
grandmother
newspaper
forgave

Important Info...

Please send a note letting us know if you will be attending the 11:00 service this Sunday for FBA Day.  Families are also invited to stay for lunch. Students need to be in the Calloway Room at 10:45.

Second graders need to wear a navy shirt for field day! Our class will be the FBA Warriors! Volunteers are still needed for field day.

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I can't believe that the year is coming to an end and we only have a few weeks left.  Keep in mind that we will still be working hard up until the very last day; therefore, it is very important that your child is at
  school each day and arrives on time each day. 
Upcoming Dates:
May 10: Library
May 12: Last Zaxby's Spirit Night
May 13: Spring Fling Lunch will be Chic-Fil-A from 12:00-12:30, then play from 12:30-2:00.
May 15: FBA Day at FBC...11:00 Service.  We will be reciting the 10 Commandments.
May 17: Library
May 23: Field Day

May 25: End of the year party

Spelling:
remind
joyful
untie
quickly
reread

suddenly
reuse
unpack
slowly
careful
rewrite
unlock
softly

*reusable

Vocabulary:
dream
cotton
oyster
organ
whisper

study
towel
camp
slept

Check out Word Girl on PBS for awesome Vocabulary episodes.  You can also use this link to watch episodes, play games and take Vocabulary quizzes. 

Science:  We will continue our unit on God's Creation of the Ocean

Bible: Jesus is Merciful
Memory Verse:  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.  Psalm 23:14

truthful
beautiful
drawer

Food for thought:  Your children need your presence more than your presents. 

                               ~Jesse Jackson

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We had a great time on our field trip.  It went along very well with what we've been studying in Science and Social Studies....from Native Americans to plants and life cycles.  I was very happy to hear the students correctly answering so many of the questions that were asked by our tour guide. 

Just a reminder...we need ribbon and patterned scrapbooking paper for a Mother's Day craft. 

Ty Rumble will be preforming during the 11:00 service at FBC this weekend!! 

Don't forget that the Pre-Orders for hanging baskets are due Monday. 
Mom's Day Picnic: 5/5 - Moms meet us on the square at 12:00
Last Chic-Fil-A Spirit Night: 5/5
Spring Fling: 5/13FBA Day at FBC: Sunday, 5/15
Field Day: 5/23
Last Day: 5/25


Details about collecting supplies for the victims of the Tornadoes are coming soon. 

Bible: Elijah is Bold
Verse:  God didn't give us a spirit that makes us weak and fearful. He gave us a spirit that gives us power and love. It helps us control ourselves. 2 Timothy 1:7
Spelling: Review Week
See your child's folder for the review words.


No Vocabulary this week, since it's a review week for Spelling.


Science: This week we will begin our unit on God's Design of the Ocean. 


Food for Thought:   
Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.
Luke 6:38


Praying for those affected by this week's tornadoes.

Whew!  Testing is complete!  I am very proud of everyone.  Everyone did a great job focusing and doing their best on the test.  I am very anxious to get our scores back. 

Happy Easter!  I hope everyone has a great weekend celebrating the resurection of Christ with their families! 

Upcoming Events:
We will not be ordering Chic-Fil-A Friday.  Your child will need to either order a BBQ plate ($7.00) or bring a lunch. 

Please send in your favorite recipe ASAP!!
Art Supplies Due: Thursday, 4/28
Field Trip: Thursday, 4/28 - Bring a sack lunch
BBQ Fundraiser: Friday, 4/29
Hanging Basket Sale: 5/4
Mom's Day Picnic: 5/5 - Moms meet us on the square at 12:00
Last Chic-Fil-A Spirit Night: 5/5
Spring Fling: 5/13
FBA Day at FBC: Sunday, 5/15
Field Day: 5/23
Last Day: 5/25

Spelling: Words with are, ear, or, oor, ore, our
doorbell
four
hear
floor
earth
more
earn
for
careless
wear
heard
share
dear
wore
bear
yearly
*careful

Vocabulary:
reward
asleep
track
super
measure
prize
frigid
vegetable
writer
naughty

Bible: Elijah Trusts God
Verse: Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Science: The Earth

Food for Thought:

The Sabbath day was now over. It was dawn on the first day of the week. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
 ² There was a powerful earthquake. An angel of the Lord came down from heaven. The angel went to the tomb. He rolled back the stone and sat on it. ³ His body shone like lightning. His clothes were as white as snow. ⁴ The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
 ⁵ The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. ⁶ He is not here! He has risen, just as he said he would! Come and see the place where he was lying. ⁷ Go quickly! Tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead. He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
 ⁸ So the women hurried away from the tomb. They were afraid, but they were filled with joy. They ran to tell the disciples.
 ⁹ Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings!" he said.
   They came to him, took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
 ¹⁰ Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see me."

Matthew 28:1-10

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The Stanford Achievement Test will be given next week.  Please have your child at school by 8:00!  It is imperative that your child arrives on time, being late will only add to your child's stress.  Set an early bedtime for the week, so that your child will get a good night's sleep.  Waking your child up a little early is also a good idea.  This way you will ensure that your child will have plenty of time for a healthy breakfast and will not start the day off in a rush.  Remember, no sugary cereals, etc., only filling brain foods, such as; eggs, whole wheat toast, fruit, etc.


Testing Schedule:
Monday: Reading
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Language, Spelling, Listening Skills
Thursday: Environment and Bible


Below is an excerpt from an article that I recently read that you might find helpful.

Test-Taking Tips for Elementary Students

Tests are important because they help the teacher evaluate a student’s needs and progress, the

student gauge his or her own level of mastery, and the parent monitor his or her child’s progress.

Tips to give your child about taking tests:

*Relax. Just do the best you can.

*Your first choice is usually correct. Don't change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so.

*Be aware of key words such as "all," "now," "always," "never," "only," "exactly."

*In multiple-choice questions, don’t skip the longest answer. It should be considered, since test writers want to be sure the correct answer is accurate—they may add lots of details to insure accuracy.

*Watch for negative words like "not," "no," "never."

*Look for information in some of the questions. This information may help you answer other questions.

You can assist your child prepare for testing by doing the following:

*Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before a test, and make sure your child eats properly the day of a test.

*Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child’s stress.

*Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.

*Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).

*Get your child to school on time the day of the test.

*Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her!

*Remind your child the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her best.

*If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office.

*If the test is on a subject for which you can review (such as a spelling test), help your child go over the material.

*Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.

*Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on.

*Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.

*Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.

*If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.

Upcoming Dates:APRIL 18-22- STANDARDIZED TESTING
April 20-21 FBA Plant Sale
April 28- Field Trip to Atlanta Botanical Gardens
April 29- FBA BBQ
May 5- Mom's Day picnic on the square

Food for Thought:A problem is a chance for you to do your best. --Duke Ellington